Becton Dickinson, also known as BD, is one of the largest international medical technology companies that develops, produces and sells disposable medical devices, device systems and reagents. BD supplies hospitals, health care facilities, life scientists, clinical laboratories and the pharmaceutical industry.
Operating Margin for Becton Dickinson (BDX)
Operating Margin as of April 2024 (TTM): 9.46%
According to Becton Dickinson's latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin is 9.46%. At the end of 2022 the company had an Operating Margin of 9.45%.
Operating Margin history for Becton Dickinson from 2001 to 2023
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.45% | -14.67% |
| 2021 | 11.07% | 92.42% |
| 2020 | 5.75% | -14.45% |
| 2019 | 6.73% | -8.35% |
| 2018 | 7.34% | -9.07% |
| 2017 | 8.07% | -6.19% |
| 2016 | 8.60% | 19.71% |
| 2015 | 7.19% | -60.12% |
| 2014 | 18.02% | 24.58% |
| 2013 | 14.46% | -24.27% |
| 2012 | 19.10% | -12.87% |
| 2011 | 21.92% | -2.71% |
| 2010 | 22.53% | -1.57% |
| 2009 | 22.89% | 5.44% |
| 2008 | 21.71% | 14.69% |
| 2007 | 18.93% | 6.73% |
| 2006 | 17.74% | -4.42% |
| 2005 | 18.56% | 21.64% |
| 2004 | 15.26% | -2.66% |
| 2003 | 15.67% | 0.56% |
| 2002 | 15.59% | 1.45% |
| 2001 | 15.36% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
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|---|---|---|---|
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What is a company's Operating Margin
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.